#73: Stephen King’s “Dollar Baby” Deals
Breaking into the film industry is notoriously difficult, especially for students and young filmmakers. Stephen King — one of the most successful authors on the planet — came up with a clever way to help.
He created what are known as “Dollar Baby” agreements, allowing film students to adapt some of his short stories for just one dollar. They don’t get commercial rights, but they do get a chance to build a portfolio using high-quality material. For aspiring directors, it’s like being handed a golden ticket to practice with one of the best storytelling foundations in modern fiction.
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